sour

Describes a sharp, acidic taste, often associated with lemons or vinegar.

ruОписывает резкий, кислый вкус, часто ассоциирующийся с лимонами или уксусом.esDescribe un sabor agrio y punzante, a menudo asociado con limones o vinagre; también puede referirse a algo fermentado o avinagrado.frDécrit un goût âcre et acide, souvent associé aux citrons ou au vinaigre, ainsi qu'une odeur ou une expression aigre.deBezeichnet einen scharfen, sauren Geschmack, wie von Zitronen oder Essig. Auch für verdorbene oder gegorene Lebensmittel sowie für einen mürrischen, verbitterten Menschen.ptDescreve um sabor ácido, cortante, característico de limão ou vinagre. Também pode indicar algo azedo por fermentação ou uma pessoa amarga e mal-humorada.zh形容一种尖锐、酸的味道，常与柠檬或醋联系在一起。也可形容食物变质发酸，或形容人脾气乖戾、态度尖酸。arوصف لطعم حامض حاد، غالبًا ما يرتبط بالليمون أو الخل. ويُستعمل أيضًا مجازيًا للإشارة إلى ما هو كريه أو فاسد أو عابس.

1. Taste A1 formal

   Having a sharp, acidic taste, like lemon or vinegar.

   • The lemon is too sour to eat raw.
   • She added sugar to the sour berries.
   • This wine has a slightly sour aftertaste.

   ruКислыйesagriofrAcide (goût)deSauerptAzedozh酸的arحامض

   Synonyms: acetousacidacidicpungentsharptangytartvinegary

   Antonyms: blandmildsweet

2. Mood or attitude B1 informal

   Unpleasant, bitter, or bad-tempered in manner.

   • He gave me a sour look when I asked for help.
   • Her mood turned sour after the argument.
   • The old man had a sour expression on his face.

   ruКислый (о настроении)esAgrio (carácter)frHumeur aigre, maussadedeSauer (Stimmung)ptAzedo (de humor)zh酸溜溜（情绪或态度）arحامض المزاج

   Synonyms: bitterchurlishcrossgrouchygrumpymoroseresentfulsulkysurlytesty

   Antonyms: amiablecheerfulgood-naturedpleasantsweet

3. Spoiled or fermented A2 informal

   Having gone bad due to fermentation or spoilage.

   • The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.
   • Don't eat the bread if it tastes sour.
   • The sour smell from the garbage indicated it was rotten.

   ruИспорченныйesagrio (estropeado o fermentado)fraigri, tourné (en parlant d'un aliment)deVerdorbenptEstragadozh变质的arفاسد

   Synonyms: badcurdledoffputridrancidspoiledturned

   Antonyms: ediblefreshsweet

• sourer comparative form
• sourest superlative form

A noun referring to a taste sensation characterized by acidity, sharpness, or tartness, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее вкусовое ощущение, характеризующееся кислотой, остротой или терпкостью, часто ассоциирующееся с цитрусовыми фруктами или уксусом.esSustantivo que designa el sabor o cualidad perceptible por el gusto, caracterizada por acidez, agrura o aspereza, frecuentemente asociada a frutas cítricas o al vinagre.frSubstance ou sensation gustative caractérisée par l'acidité, souvent associée aux agrumes ou au vinaigre.deSubstantiv, das einen sauren, säuerlichen oder herben Geschmackseindruck bezeichnet, oft verbunden mit Zitrusfrüchten oder Essig.ptSubstantivo que designa a sensação gustativa ácida, azeda ou adstringente, frequentemente associada a frutas cítricas, vinagre ou alimentos fermentados.zh一种味觉感受，以酸味为特征，常与柠檬等柑橘类水果或醋相关；也可指酸味本身或带酸味的东西。arاسم يدل على طعم حمضي أو حاد أو عفص، وغالبًا ما يرتبط بالحمضيات أو الخل أو الأطعمة المتخمرة.

1. Sour taste A2 informal

   A taste that is sharp, acidic, or tart, often associated with citrus fruits or vinegar.

   • I love the sour of lemons in my tea.
   • The candy has a sweet and sour flavor.
   • The sour of the pickles made my mouth pucker.

   ruКислый вкусesSabor agriofrgoût acidedeSaurer GeschmackptGosto azedozh酸味arطعم حامض

   Synonyms: aciditysharpnesssournesstangtartness

   Antonyms: blandmildsweet

2. Sour drink B1 informal

   A type of cocktail or drink that has a sour taste, typically made with citrus juice.

   • He ordered a whiskey sour at the bar.
   • The bartender made a delicious sour with fresh lime juice.
   • She prefers a sour over a sweet cocktail.

   ruКислый коктейльesSour (cóctel)frSour (cocktail)deSour-CocktailptDrink azedozh酸味鸡尾酒arكوكتيل حامض

• sours plural form
• sours' possessive plural form
• sour's possessive singular form

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming acidic, bitter, or unpleasant in taste, mood, or relationship.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения процесса становления кислым, горьким или неприятным на вкус, в настроении или в отношениях.esVerbo que describe el proceso de volverse agrio, amargo o desagradable al gusto, o de deteriorarse el ánimo o las relaciones.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner le processus de devenir acide, amer ou désagréable au goût, ou de devenir aigre, maussade ou tendu dans l'humeur ou les relations.deVerb, das den Prozess beschreibt, sauer, bitter oder unangenehm im Geschmack, in der Stimmung oder in Beziehungen zu werden.ptVerbo que indica o processo de tornar-se ácido, azedo ou amargo, seja no sabor, no humor ou em uma relação. Também pode significar estragar, deteriorar ou tornar-se hostil e ressentido.zh动词，指变酸、变苦或味道变坏，也指情绪变坏或关系恶化。arفعل يدل على صيرورة الشيء حامضًا أو فاسدًا في طعمه، أو على تحوّل المزاج أو العلاقات إلى نفور وسوء.

1. Become acidic B1 formal

   To become acidic or sharp in taste, often due to fermentation or spoilage.

   • The milk soured after being left out of the fridge.
   • If you leave the wine open, it will sour quickly.
   • The fruit began to sour in the heat.

   ruСкиснутьesvolverse ácidofrDevenir aigre/acidedeSauer werdenptAzedarzh变酸arتَحَمَّضَ

   Synonyms: acetifyacidifycurdlefermentgo offturn

2. Become unpleasant B2 informal

   To become unpleasant, bitter, or strained in mood or relationship.

   • Their friendship soured after the argument.
   • The deal soured when they couldn't agree on the price.
   • His mood soured after hearing the bad news.

   ruИспортитьсяesagriarse (una relación o ambiente)frdevenir désagréabledeSauer werdenptAzedarzh变糟arفسد المزاج

   Synonyms: curdledegeneratedeterioratego badworsen

• soured past participle
• soured past simple
• souring present participle
• sours third person singular